How Physical Therapy Can Be Used to Stabilize the Shoulder and Prevent Injury

The shoulder is one of the most easily injured joints. To prevent shoulder injuries from occurring, becoming worse, or reoccurring, patients are encouraged to participate in a shoulder stabilizing physical therapy program.  Shoulder Anatomy  The head of the humerus (arm bone) and glenoid cavity...

3 Common Causes of a Patella Fracture – And How They Are Treated

A patella fracture is a painful and limiting injury that should be addressed immediately.  The thigh bone (femur), shin bone (tibia), and patella (knee cap) are the three knee bones. Each one has a unique structure and shape that enables the knee to support and move the lower body. The patella...

Diagnosing and Treating an Elbow Fracture

Elbow Fracture The elbow is a hinge joint made up of the distal humerus, proximal radius (not shown in Illustration 1), and olecranon of the ulna. Because the elbow has the important jobs of bending and straightening the arm and rotating the forearm, an elbow injury can limit a patient’s...

Shoulder Bursitis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Shoulder Bursitis Shoulder bursitis is a painful condition that has several causes as well treatments.  Below are the most common causes, symptoms and treatments. The shoulder is a ball and socket joint made up of the head of the humerus (arm bone) and the glenoid cavity of the scapula. Shoulder...